Testing and measurement are the means of collecting information upon which subsequent performance evaluations and decisions are made. In the analysis, we need to consider the factors influencing the ...

Testing and measurement are the means of collecting information upon which subsequent performance evaluations and decisions are made. In the analysis, we need to consider factors influencing the ...

The anaerobic threshold (AT) or lactic threshold (LT), the point at which lactic acid starts to accumulate in the muscles, is considered to be somewhere between 85% and 90% of your maximum heart rate ...

Calculations are based on Dick (1987) [1] table of controls for 100/200m/400m athletes. The 100m and 200m are electronic timings. The other times are hand timings. To get a predicted electronic time, ...

A training program has to be developed to meet the athlete's individual needs and consider many factors: gender, age, strengths, weaknesses, objectives, training facilities etc. As all athletes have ...

Median or Sagittal Plane - a vertical plane which passes from front to rear, dividing the body into right and left sections. Coronal or Frontal or Lateral Plane - which passes from side to side at ...

Guidance on the running technique of the middle-distance runner is provided in the form of a series of pictures and associated notes that highlight the main technical points. The leg's role is ...

With so many tests to choose from, selecting appropriate tests for a sport can be confusing. Below I have identified a selection of sports and suggested a possible test to evaluate each athlete's ...

A great deal can be learned about the lungs' mechanical properties from measurements of forced maximal expiration and inspiration. The spirometer (built-in 1846 by Hutchinson) measures ventilatory ...

Testing and measurement are the means of collecting information upon which subsequent performance evaluations and decisions are made. In the analysis, we need to consider factors influencing the ...

This test aims to monitor the athlete's level of body fat. To estimate the percentage of body fat, the weight of body fat and fat-free body weight, please enter the skin fold measurement, age, weight ...

The foot is placed up to the starting line but not on it. The feet are about shoulder-width apart to obtain a well-balanced position. The weight is distributed so that about 2/3rds of the weight is on ...